New Year

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:24:18 +0000

Hey folks! I’m working on the script for New Year now. New Year? you may wonder. How does that fit into our seasonal theme here at Saijiki Stories?

Well, a saijiki is an almanac or dictionary of season words, or kigo, used in haiku. To be a haiku, the poem must include a seasonal reference as well as the 5-7-5 syllabic structure we’re all familiar with. In haiku tradition, the New Year is its own special season.

So for Saijiki Stories, there will also be a New Year story along with the other four seasons. It’ll be a bit shorter, since the New Year is a shorter season. It’s turning out well, if a bit difficult to write. I think you’ll enjoy it!

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[Leanne] Signal to Noise

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:45:27 +0000

Heya peoples,

Just wanted to let you know that since my number of spam comments has exceeded 700, and my number of actual real comments is a whopping 3 or so, I am closing down the ability to post comments on our news feed.

Want to talk with me? I’d love to hear from you. New friends are great! Friend me on Facebook or Twitter. Leave me a comment so I know who you are and how you found me, ‘k?

And I hope you’re having wonderful holidays so far, whatever you celebrate. (:

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[Leanne] Quick update on the state of Winterside

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:12:44 +0000

Well, this morning I took a look at what I’ve got left to draw of Winterside, and it looks like I’m close to done — within about five to ten strips. My estimation is that Winterside will be about 148 strips (twenty longer than Autumnside, and six longer than originally projected).

What does this mean for you, my esteemed readers? Winterside should tidy up in a few months, and New Years/Springside should arrive around mid-March. (: (Details are still being worked out on that — that’s why I have several months set aside to get it written and running … )

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[Leanne] Grateful on Armistice/Veterans Day

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:09:19 +0000

I just wanted to say … I am so grateful to all our military — serving, retired, and passed. Thank you; your efforts are selfless, tireless, and a great blessing on our community and country.

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[Leanne] Eee.

Sun is one of my absolute favorite characters to draw. (: I drew this a while ago, but just seeing him makes me smile.

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